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The Misery MachineThe Case of Alexis AvilaIn January of 2022, a shocking case out of New Mexico stunned the nation. Surveillance cameras captured 18-year-old Alexis Avila tossing her newborn baby into a dumpster... alone, wrapped in a dirty towel, and left for dead. The footage went viral, sparking outrage, heartbreak, and fierce debates about teen pregnancy, mental health, and justice. Miraculously, the infant was later found alive by chance, but the story of how this happened, and what came next, would haunt an entire community. Today, we’re diving deep into the disturbing case of Alexis Avila: the night she abandoned her child, the tr...
2025-08-2529 min
Radio Entrepreneurs"Tutoring & Support for Every Need" with Alexis Avila of Prepped and PolishedTitle: "Tutoring & Support for Every Need"Guest: Alexis Avila - Prepped and PolishedInterviewer: Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLCAlexis Avila of Prepped and Polished returns to Radio Entrepreneurs to update us on their tutoring, test prep, executive function, and admissions consulting, as well as the worldwide remote tutoring that allows them to help students through different stages of their academic and life path. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS:Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn
2024-04-0311 min
Bitch I'm Not WellAlexis Avila - Threw Her Baby Out With The Bath WaterAlexis decided it would be better to put her newborn baby in a trash bag and throw it in a dumpster than to tell her parents she was pregnant!
References:
Keys, Allison, Kraft, Ariana, Garate, Jessica. (2022, March 1). We just found a baby in the trash: Hobbs teen faces attempted murder charges. KRQE News. https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/additional-details-emerge-after-hobbs-teen-accused-of-leaving-newborn-in-dumpster/
Ruiz, Michael. (2022, January 11). New Mexico woman defends daughter accused of throwing baby in dumpster. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-mexico-baby-dumpster-hobbs-alexis-avila
Sharp, Rachel. (2022, January 12). Alexis Avila: Everything we know about the teenage...
2024-02-1637 min
True Cheating Stories 2025Teen-Mother Accused of Throwing Newborn Baby in Trash | Police Interrogation of Alexis AvilaTeen-Mother Accused of Throwing Newborn Baby in Trash | Police Interrogation of Alexis Avila‘We just found a baby in the trash’: Hobbs teen faces attempted murder chargesHOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – New details are emerging about a teen mother accused of throwing her newborn baby in the trash. Hobbs Police arrested 18-year-old Alexis Avila over the weekend for attempted murder.At a press conference on Monday, Interim Police Chief August Fons says he’s never seen anything like this during his time in law enforcement. He explains why Avila was released so soon after be...
2023-10-1726 min
Serialously with Annie Elise18 Year Old Mom Throws Newborn Baby Into Dumpster & Drives Away | WILD Interrogation of Alexis AvilaWelcome back to this week’s episode of SERIALously! In this episode, we are going to discuss Alexis Avila, a then 18-year-old woman who was accused of quite literally tossing her newborn baby into a dumpster. Recently Alexee Trevizo’s case, the New Mexico teen that dumped her baby in the hospital trash can, has gone viral worldwide. In one part of the infamous body cam footage, Alexee’s mother says, “Alexee, don’t you know about the girls who do this to their babies, and they go to jail???” Well, today, we are going to talk about who I believe Rosa...
2023-08-2152 min
The Dark Web Vlogs - Join The Ghost on Outrageous Adventures and Explore the UnimaginableTeen-Mother Accused of Throwing Newborn Baby in Trash | Police Interrogation of Alexis AvilaTeen-Mother Accused of Throwing Newborn Baby in Trash | Police Interrogation of Alexis Avila‘We just found a baby in the trash’: Hobbs teen faces attempted murder chargesHOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – New details are emerging about a teen mother accused of throwing her newborn baby in the trash. Hobbs Police arrested 18-year-old Alexis Avila over the weekend for attempted murder.At a press conference on Monday, Interim Police Chief August Fons says he’s never seen anything like this during his time in law enforcement. He explains why Avila was released so soon after be...
2023-02-1526 min
Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastTest Prep Profile: Alexis AvilaReady to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? Meet Alexis Avila, the founder of Prepped and Polished tutoring and test preparation in 1999. Headquartered in South Natick, the company helps elementary, secondary, college-level and adult students improve their grades and test scores and has served thousands of students across the globe. Through his 20+ years in business, Avila has been an innovator within the tutoring industry, creating over 300 free math, English, and test prep resources through his YouTube channel and podcast. The podcast is also a resource to help families...
2021-06-0817 min
Con ValtiE26 - Hablemos de: Racismo (con Alexis Ávila)Amikes! En éste episodio invité a un estudiante de psicología; Alexis Ávila para pláticar un poquito sobre racismo ya que está muy intensa la conversación sobre el 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.Las DIVINAS redes sociales:Valti twitter: www.twitter.com/valatiledValti instagram: www.instagram.com/valatiledAlexis instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexis_avilasalinasDebate de RacismoMX: https://youtu.be/kR1QWbADX7M--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convalti/message
2020-07-091h 41
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P: Tutoring Tips "What Top Students and Ivy League Bound Students Share in Common"Episode 217:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis Avila of Prepped and Polishedshares some of the things ivy league and top students share in common.
1. Been big readers from an early age
2. Great work ethic
For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The...
2019-12-0505 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P: Tutoring Tips "How to Be a More Relaxed Person"Episode 213:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis Avila of Prepped and Polished gives you tips on how to be a more relaxed person.
Tips:
1. Don’t race all the time
2. Be on time or early
3. Meditate
4. Exercise daily
For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening an...
2019-08-2107 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P: Brian Lomax "Developing a Warrior Mindset"Episode 212
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis brings back to the show Brian Lomax. Brian founded PerformanceXtra™ in 2009 with a mission of helping athletes achieve their goals and their top performances more consistently through a progression of mental skills that enables them to focus on what is truly im...
2019-08-0922 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips: "How to Prep Low Motivation-Type Students for the SAT"Episode 211:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis Avila of Prepped and Polished gives you tips on how to prep low motivation type students for the SAT.
Set expectations and make prep exciting
Work on metacognition
Learn to take productive breaks
For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com.
Enjoy, Thanks...
2019-07-1807 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P: Todd Weaver, MBA "FAFSA Tips to Get the Most Financial Aid"Episode 210:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis Avila talks to Alexis Avila talks to Todd Weaver, MBA, College Financial Aid Advisor, and Vice President of Strategies for College. Todd specializes in integrating the college selection process within cost management parameters for the families he works with.
Todd gives...
2019-07-1008 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips: "How to Stop Checking Your Phone All the Time"Episode 209:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis Avila of Prepped and Polished gives you tips on how to stop checking your phone all the time.
1. Only check if you have to
2. Click the side button if you need the time
3. Don’t check your phone in the car
4. Do...
2019-06-1904 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P: Jared Cooney Horvath "Top 5 Tips for Better Faster Learning"Episode 208:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis Avila talks to Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, Ph.D., MEd, an expert in the field of Educational Neuroscience. He has conducted research and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the University of Melbourne, and over 100 schools across four continents. He...
2019-05-3019 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips: "College Admissions Seminar Panel My Six Takeaways"Episode 207:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis of Prepped and Polished part of a panel at a college admissions seminar this month and learned some key takeaways that you’ll want to know.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to...
2019-05-0208 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P: Jon Pearson "How to Become a Better Creative Writer and Think More Creatively"Episode 206:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast,
Alexis Avila talks with to Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson is an artist, writer, speaker, educator, and creativity guru. He has written over three hundred short stories and has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes. He writes now for the same reason he...
2019-04-2434 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips: "Make Technology Free a Priority When Studying for the SAT"Episode 205:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis of Prepped and Polished talks about how to get better focused when beginning to study for the SAT or ACT test.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your...
2019-04-1005 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastMarisa Meddin, College Preparation Timeline - Episode 204The Prepped and Polished Podcast Episode 204 with Marisa Meddin.
The is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks with Marisa Meddin. Marisa, is the founder of Talk College To Me an online community that helps students and parents navigate the college admissions process in a way that is FUN and EASY.
Marisa gives us some ideas on what you should...
2019-03-3027 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips: "Music While Studying for the SAT, Yes or No?"Episode 203:
The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis of Prepped and Polished talks about why you don’t want to study with music in the background while prepping for the SAT or ACT test.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to...
2019-03-1403 min
The Kre8ive Podcast#8 Alexis Avila @LexAvila.LAThe this episode of the podcast we bring you Alexis Avila also know as Lex Avila, Lex is a graphic designer/photographer that grew up in South Bay and spent his college years at Cal Lutheran where he received his BA in Business Marketing but also where he gained most of his experience and learned the skills that he uses for his job. At Cal Lutheran Lex had a paid internship creating graphic designs for flyers shirts and events the school was hosting, they also used his skills in photography to shoot the sporting events at the school. With...
2019-02-261h 48
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 202: Chris Buck "How Students Can Dominate in the Classroom"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks with Chris Buck, a mental conditioning coach, author, and president and founder of Christian Buck Consulting and the creator of The Sport of School Academy. Chris shares ten things students can do to dramatically improve their performance in school.
Chris Buck’s ten tips:
1. Sit in the fr...
2019-02-2127 min
Learning on Fire - Education from sharing wisdom not testingPrepped and Polished with Alexis Avila. LF021Alexis Avila joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.
Our guest – Alexis Avila
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Frequently quoted by U.S. News & World Report, Alexis founded Prepped and Polished to help elementary, secondary, college-level, and adult students improve their grades and test scores. While tutoring for several small and large commercial test prep companies, Alexis envisioned growing his own independent educational services company run entirely by educators, for the love of education. Alexis and other members of the Pr...
2019-02-0800 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 201: "When to Take SAT Subject Tests"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis talks about timing for SAT subject tests.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
2019-02-0704 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 200: Yulia Rafailova "How to Get Unmotivated Students to Take Action"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks Yulia Rafailova who is founder of Mind Full Education, a company that helps parents and their kids tackle a variety of issues that stem from executive functioning deficits such as:
> Lack of engagement and motivation in academics/school.
> Disorganization, losing important items.
> Emotional overwhelm and anxiety.
> Poor...
2019-01-2830 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 199: "Pacing Strategy for the SAT Test"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis talks about how to properly circle multiple choice problems that are problematic and go back to them at the end.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
2019-01-0904 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 198: Seth Perler "Organization for Disorganized Students"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to Seth Perler , an educator and teen coach. Seth was a teacher for 12 years (several grades and subjects), has a B.A. in Education, an M.Ed. in Gifted Education, has worked with teens with substance issues for 15 years, and taught on a Navajo reservation. On todays...
2018-12-2027 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 196: Joanie Connell "How Kids can Break Free from Helicopter Parenting and Succeed"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to Dr. Joannie Connell, a psychologist and author of “Flying Without a Helicopter: How To Prepare Young People for Work and Life.” Joanie gives us tips on how kids can become more self-sufficient and resilient, and gives parents strategies on how to better let go of their kids...
2018-10-3123 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 194: Sensei Paul Castagno "Revolutionizing Students' Lives Through Martial Arts"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks with Sensei Paul martial artist and owner of Revolution Martial Fitness He is a 5th Degree Black Belt and multi-style Martial Artist. He has received his master level in Kempo and has extensive training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kali, Kung-Fu and Muay Thai. Sensei Paul trains weekly in...
2018-09-0141 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 192: Gina Biegel "How to Help Teens Reduce Stress"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks with Gina Biegel
a psychotherapist, researcher, speaker, and author in the San Francisco Bay Area who specializes in mindfulness-based work with adolescents. She is founder of Stressed Teens, which has been offering mindfulness-based stress reduction for teens (MBSR-T) to adolescents, families, schools, professionals, and the community for...
2018-08-1723 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 191: "Vocabulary Memorization Shortcuts for the SAT"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis of Prepped and Polished tells you how to memorize SAT vocab quickly and efficiently.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
2018-08-0805 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 190: Scott Johnston "Navigating School & Career with Physical & Learning Disabilities"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to motivational speaker Scott Johnston. Scott Johnston is an entrepreneur (owner of VHS Master, martial artist, toastmaster and motivational speaker. Scott has a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) and has a passion for helping others. Born three months premature weighing...
2018-08-0125 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 189: "SAT Crash Course"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis of Prepped and Polished gives you some SAT tips and strategies for what to do if your test several weeks away.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
2018-07-2605 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 188: Crystal Olivarria "Helping Students Make Better Career Choices"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to career consultant Crystal Olivarria and founder of the Career Conversationalist. Crystal Olivarria raised over $70,000 from grants and scholarships to help pay for her higher education at two private schools; The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco and Holy Names University in Oakland, California...
2018-07-2016 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 186: Eric Stutman "Reducing the Stress of the College Admissions Process"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks college consultant and founder of Top Choice College Consulting Eric Stutman. Eric uses his research and project management skills to help his Top Choice College Consulting clients find the best fit and stay on schedule. Eric earned a BS degree from the University of Virginia School of...
2018-06-2818 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 184: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian "Navigating College Admissions with a Disability"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions interviews.
Shirag gives you some tips on how to best navigate college...
2018-05-1916 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 182: Jill Tipograph "Why Summer Programs and Internships are Important"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to Jill Tipograph Founder of Everything Summer, LLC, a firm that helps students discover their passions through enriching summer and gap experiences. Jill talks about why students should consider summer experiences and internships while in high school.
Did you know? Some competitive camp applications are due in...
2018-04-0419 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 180: Catie Costello "How to Identify and Access the Support Available to you in College"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to Alexis Avila talks to Catie Costello educational consultant at College Options, a Comprehensive College Consulting & Admissions firm in Sudbury, MA.
Catie talks about how to best identify and Access the Support Available to you in College, especially for students with learning challenges.
Catie’s tips on ho...
2018-03-1524 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 178: Todd Weaver "Three Financial Aid Tips Familes Must Know"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to return guest, to Todd Weaver, MBA, College Financial Aid Advisor, and Vice President of Strategies for College. Todd specializes in integrating the college selection process within cost management parameters for the families he works with. On today’s episode Todd gives us his best financial aid ti...
2018-02-1511 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 176: Erika Katz 2 "NFL Coaches Give Us Their Best Tips for Parenting Teens"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to return guest, nationally acclaimed teen and parenting expert Erika Katz.
Erika talks about her new book Coach Parenting and we learn from the best NFL coaches how to best parent teenagers
Erika’s takeaways from her interview with Bob Costas:
be a prepared parent
be a fl...
2018-01-1116 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 175: "Mastering SSAT Analogies "The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, Alexis talks about one of the trickiest sections on the SSAT exam and how to master SSAT analogies.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
2017-12-1504 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 174: Nived Ravikumar "How to Use the Past to Write a Great College Essay"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to return guest college essay tutor Nived Ravikumar, AKA the Statement Guru.
Nived talks about how to use your past history to write great, compelling college essays.
Nived’s advice for teens getting ready for college: Strive to become familiar with yourself and figure out what’s real...
2017-11-3021 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 172: Elisheva Schwartz "A Quest to Empower Students with Dyslexia"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis talks to dyslexia expert and host of the Dyslexia Quest podcast, Elisheva Schwartz.
Elisheva talks about her struggles as a school kid with dyslexia, and how she used her experiences to empower students with dyslexia.
Study tips for students with dyslexia: 1. Study with youtube 2. Listen to audio books...
2017-10-1333 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 170: Jessica Yeager "Takeaways from the Dream College Summit"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis brings back Jessica Yeager, CEO & founder of Impress the Ivies and the Dream College Summit.
Jessica talks about her popular Dream College Summit which will feature 26 interviews of experts in the world of college admissions. Jessica also gives us her three best takeaways from the Dream College Summit...
2017-09-1416 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 169: "Mastering ISEE Synonyms"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode Alexis, talks about talks about how students can master ISEE synonyms.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.com.
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2017-08-2403 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 168: Mark Altman "Helping Teens Build Positive Mindsets"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by teen mentor Mark Altman Founder of Mindset Go, a company that empowers students to find their voice to become the best versions of themselves and actualize their potential.
Marks advice for teens: It’s never too early to improve your skills (especially your communication skills) an...
2017-08-1020 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 167: "The ISEE vs. The SSAT"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode Alexis, talks about some of the differences and similarities between the ISEE exam and the SSAT exam.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.com.
Please...
2017-07-2904 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 166: Wayne Weber "Helping Families Give the Gift of College"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Wayne Weber, CEO of Gift of College, a gift registry for college savings plans, helping friends and family to contribute to loved ones’ existing or newly established 529 college savings accounts or make a payment toward an existing student loan account.
Wayne’s advice for teens: Make...
2017-07-2015 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 165: "Three College Financial Aid Tips for Parents"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode Alexis, gives you three college financial aid tips for parents. To get more info about college financial aid planning, please contact Todd Weaver at Strategies for College
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your...
2017-07-0504 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 164: Gregg Cohen "How to Maximize Your Need and Merit Aid Scholarships"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Gregg Cohen Founder of Campus Bound a company that helps a wide variety of students to apply to colleges throughout the United States.
Fun fact about Campus Bound:
While the national average is 30% that students go to a different college after their first year, at...
2017-06-2823 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 163: "Executive Functioning Building Blocks: How to Study for an Exam"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode Alexis, talks about how students especially those with executive function issues can study effectively for an exam
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.com.
Please...
2017-06-2205 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 162: Seth Perler "Strengthening Your Executive Functioning Skills"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Seth Perler, an educator and teen coach. Seth talks about the one thing all struggling students share, and gives us ways to strengthen your executive function skills.
What turned Seth around in school? He started asking teachers for help. Now Seth works with students and...
2017-06-1528 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 161: "A Crucial Mistake You Don't Want to Make on the SSAT Math Section"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode Alexis, talks the one error most student’s make on the SSAT math section and how to avoid it.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.co...
2017-06-0804 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 160: Lynn O'Shaugnessy "How to Get Smarter About the College Planning Process"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Lynn O'Shaughnessy, a nationally recognized college expert, who is a higher-ed journalist, speaker educator, and founder of The College Solution.
Lynn’s advice to parents:
1. Stop fixation on only getting into ivy league schools. There are plenty of good schools out there. Fixating on only a...
2017-06-0129 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 159: "Marathon Training and Test Prep"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode Alexis, talks about how test preparation is very much like training for a marathon.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.com.
Please rate, review and...
2017-05-2005 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 158: Monica Matthews 2 "Your Guide to College Scholarships"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Alexis Avila brings back to the show Monica Matthews educator and founder of www.how2winscholarships.com . Monica shares some of tips we will find in the updated version of her nationally recognized college scholarship guide.
Monica’s updates to her guide include: How to ma...
2017-05-0415 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 157: "Make Flashcards for These Four SAT Chemistry Topics"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, Alexis gives you four SAT chem topics that you’ll want to make flashcards for.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.com.
Please rate, review an...
2017-04-2804 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 156: Jordan Schanda "Why the College Admissions Process Starts After 8th Grade"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Jordan Schanda, founder of ScholarPrep a company that helps students set goals, track their progress and organize all of the information they will need for college and scholarship applications.
Jordan talks about how students can stay organized and on top of their college admissions process.
...
2017-04-1419 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 155: "Overview of the SAT Chemistry Subject Test"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, Alexis gives you an overview of the SAT chem subject test.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.com.
Please rate, review and subscribe to the...
2017-04-0505 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 154: Eric Stutman "Six Goals for the Best College Search Experience"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by college consultant and founder of Top Choice College Consulting Eric Stutman. Eric talks about the goals students should make so that everyone involved in the college admissions process will have a great experience during, and after, the college search!
Eric highly recommends the Fiske college...
2017-03-3120 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 153: "ISEE Sentence Completions-Find the Links to Solve"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, ISEE instructor Terri K. shows you how to find links in sentence completions to help you solve challenging sentence comp questions.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
Best of Boston Contest: link:
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2017-03-2211 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 152: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian "How College Committees Evaluate Your College Application"he Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting.
episode Shirag gives you some insider tips for what college admissions committees are truly looking for.
Want to get into any ivy league school? Shirag advises to grab what you love and go in...
2017-03-0918 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 151: "Five Tips for 12th Grade Success"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, Alexis shows you five tips for 12th grade success:
Tip 1: Continue to work hard and show leadership
Tip 2: Take a final SAT or ACT if needed
Tip 3: Get your college application essay out of the way early
Tip 4: Submit your college applications early
Tip 5: Visit your guidance...
2017-03-0307 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 150: Jessica Yeager "How I got into Harvard and Five Other Ivy League Schools"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined once again by Jessica Yeager, CEO & founder of Impress the Ivies. episode Jessica tells us her amazing journey through the college application process and how she got into SIX ivy league schools! You will learn what it really takes to get into Harvard and other ivy...
2017-02-2322 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 149: "Five Tips for 11th Grade Success"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, Alexis shows you five tips for 11th grade success:
Tip 1: Solidify your portfolio
Tip 2: Come up with a college list
Tip 3: Take the SAT and or ACT twice Junior Year
Tip 4: Work hard and do well this year
Tip 5: Visit Colleges
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember...
2017-02-1506 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 148: Brad Baldridge "Helping Families Tame the High Cost of College"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Brad Baldridge, a late-stage college planning
Specialist and host of the popular podcast Taming The High Cost of College, a weekly show during which Brad and his expert guests have explored and shared great information related to college planning. Alexis and Brad discuss how to...
2017-02-0325 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips (Wellness Tips) Episode 147: "The Gratitude Challenge"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Wellness Tips Episode, Teen wellness instructor Delvina Miremadi teaches teens how to be more thankful in their lives.
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.com.
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2017-01-2605 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 146: DJ Shri "Advice for the Aspiring Teen Musician"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by DJ Shri host of the popular iTunes Podcast-Mobile DJ Tips, a weekly show that interviews influential DJ’s from around the world to share marketing, music, and business knowledge. Previous guests have included Oprah’s DJ. DJ Shri shares with us his tips for any teen...
2016-12-0820 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 144: Elizabeth Dankoski "How to Rise Above College Admissions Mania"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined once again by Elizabeth Dankoski of The Dream School Project.
Elizabeth shares some of the biggest myths about the college admission process and teaches us ways to make ourselves more interesting and attractive to college admission officers.
Elizabeth’s college admissions advice:
1. Elizabeth’s college admissions myth...
2016-11-2434 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 142: Marc Hoberman "How to Become a Better Student"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Marc Hoberman, Founder and Director of Grade Success Inc. Marc gives us his best tips for how students can thrive at school and become better students.
Marc’s studying tips:
Study for 20 minutes at one time, then take a 5 minute break away from study area, th...
2016-11-1132 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 140: Dr. Delvina Miremadi "Helping Teens Realize Their Resilience"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Dr. Delvina Miremadi Founder & Chief Resilience Officer at Realize Your Resilience a company dedicated to helping individuals, groups, and organizations build upon their strengths and foster resilience so they can grow, succeed and thrive.
Delvina shares ways teens can develop the mental tools to overcome...
2016-10-2829 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 138: Ethan Sawyer "How to Write Compelling Personal Insight Questions"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Ethan Sawyer “The Essay Guy.” Ethan is a nationally recognized college essay expert and sought-after speaker. He gives us tips on how to write more compelling answers to college application personal insight questions.
Ethan’s college essay tips:
Don’t write a boring, general essay.
Do write...
2016-10-1433 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 136: Louise Palanker "Understanding Teens"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined teen expert Louise Palanker an LA-based writer/producer/performer/film-maker/author and host of Journals, a podcast and itunes app where she fields questions from teens about growing up and allows kids to connect safely with one another.
Louise talks about the problems teens face today...
2016-09-1630 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 134: John Hupalo "Invite Education's Plan to Financing Your Family's College Dreams"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined John Hupalo CEO of Invite Education and writer of Plan and Finance Your Family’s College Dreams; A Parent’s Step-by-step guide from Pre-K to Senior Year from the Co-Founders of Invite Education. John is a nationally recognized expert in education loan finance and private credit stud...
2016-08-2630 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 132: Karina Dusenbury "5 Obstacles to a 4-Year Graduation and How to Overcome Them"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Dr. Karina Dusenbury runs Maximize College an online resource that helps parents equip their students to make smarter choices about majors and careers. Karina gives us key advice on how to maximize your college years so you thrive in college and after college.
More of...
2016-08-1220 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 130: Nived Ravikumar "The College Statement Guru Gives His Best Essay Tips"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by writing tutor Nived Ravikumar, AKA the Statement Guru. Nived shares his best tips for writing unique college admissions essays. They are:
1. Don't cram everything in it
2. Create a dynamic title to act as your anchor throughout
3. Do a force retype, instead of superficial edits
4. Focus...
2016-07-0841 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 129: "Three Last Minute Study Tips for The SAT Chemistry Exam"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, Alexis shows you how to study for the SAT Chemistry test with just a week away.
Tip 1: Take Control and Make a Schedule
Tip 2: Study What is Tested the Most
Tip 3: Don’t just read, RE-WRITE and RE-DO
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped an...
2016-06-3005 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 128: Tammy Motola "How Not to Let The Bullies Win"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by anti-bullying activist Tammy Motola. Tammy is also founder of the Bully Buzz Facebook group, which is a space where we can openly discuss how we have been affected and impacted by the hands of a bully whether it be us personally or our loved ones...
2016-06-2426 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 127: "How to Best Stay in Touch with Your College-Age Kid"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, Alexis suggests healthy ways for parents to stay in touch with their college-bound child.
1. Schedule a weekly call
2. Don’t rely on social media
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more in...
2016-06-1403 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 126: Jessica Yeager "Crafting Your Best College Application"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Jessica Yeager, CEO & founder of Impress the Ivies. Jessica gives us tips on how to craft an application that Harvard will want to see! Jessica’s take on why perfect scores sometimes get rejected? Colleges want to see that you spend hundreds of hours on so...
2016-06-0923 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 125: "Three Middle School Parenting Tips"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode Alexis Avila of Prepped & Polished discusses 3 middle school parenting tips.
1. Get the inside scoop
2. Make respect a priority
3. Engage in thoughtful conversation
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!
For more information visit...
2016-06-0104 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 124: Devorah Heitner "Raising Digitally Responsible Teens"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by speaker and writer Devorah Heitner. Devorah teaches us about the online, digital challenges teens face today and how to raise smarter, more focused teens.
A Digital Native = someone who intuitively understands how to use online technology
One of the biggest struggles today's teen face? Demand...
2016-05-2625 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 122: Vicki Davis "Inspiring The 21st Century Student"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by teacher, Vicki Davis founder of the award winning teacher blog, Cool Cat Teacher. Vicki started her blog with three central themes in mind:
1. How to use technology and be a better teacher. (Which sometimes means putting away the technology)
2. How to build a better relationship...
2016-05-1236 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Episode 121: "What Parents Should Know When Choosing a Private School"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, Alexis talks about some things parents should consider when choosing a private school for their child.
1. Visit the school
2. Look into the school philosophy
3. Make sure you get small class sizes
4. Get a list of colleges students attend
Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped...
2016-05-0304 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 120: Dr. Karyn Koven "Learning Languages the Right Way"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined talks to Dr. Karyn Koven, founder of Language Bird, a company that offers customized, efficient foreign-language training. Karyn talks about how she came up with the idea of Learning Bird after successfully consulting with thousands of college applicants. You will learn why learning a second language...
2016-04-2827 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 118: Ryan Gray, M.D. "Instilling Confidence in Future Doctors"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined Ryan Gray, MD, founder of Medical School HQ.net a site to help medical school applicants guide their way through the admissions process.
Ryan talks about some of the challenges of going through the Medical School application.
Challenges today’s medical school applicants face: long process, ma...
2016-04-1519 min
GoalChatEp #30: Starting a Tutoring Business with Alexis AvilaAlexis Avila joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about how to start and grow a tutoring business with tips that can apply to any business. Alexis is the founder of Prepped & Polished, a 17-year-old tutoring and test prep firm based in Boston, MA, and host of the Prepped & Polished podcast, a weekly podcast that offers tutoring tips and interview of influencers in the world of education.
Alexis shares his story, and also gives tips for starting a business, networking, promotion, and more.
The Guided Goals Podcast, hosted by Debr...
2016-04-0519 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 116: Stacey Howe-Lott "A Peak Into the World of SAT Tutoring"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by SAT tutor and educator Stacey Howe-Lott, who took the SAT about 45 times. She has answered approximately 10,000 questions, provided 20,000 explanations, and, has helped more than 500 students improve their scores. She talks about her experiences working as an online SAT tutor and gives us a peek into...
2016-03-2629 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 114: Joan Casey "How to Not Get Overwhelmed by the College Athletic Recruiting Process"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis brings back Joan Casey, founder of Educational Advocates College Consulting. Joan first appeared on the P&P podcast in episode #82 when she talked about how college students can thrive in college. Joan has a Masters degree from Harvard, is a CEP (Certified Educational Planner), and is visited and...
2016-03-1117 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 112: David McQueen "Inspiring a Magnificent Generation of Teens"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by international speaker, and teen mentor David McQueen. David is the founder of Magnificent Generation, a company delivering speeches and workshops to students and teachers. For over 25 years, David has spoken to teens on five continents. His humor, story telling and ability to connect with audiences...
2016-02-2630 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 110: Deborah Owen "The Parent's Blueprint for Raising a Great Teen"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by nationally known teen and parent coach, Deborah Owen. Deborah is a family and life coach, speaker, #1 Amazon best-selling author, creator of the Passionate Performance Blueprint, and National Board Certified Teacher.
Deborah’s advice for teens: Be patient with yourself, be willing to make mistakes, have a...
2016-02-1227 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 108: Sia Knight "Four Things Every College Applicant Should Know"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined nationally known educator and college-coaching expert Sia Knight. Sia Knight’s story is one of triumph in the face of adversity and achievement against all odds. This former teacher, counselor and administrator has transcended humble beginnings to become an educational specialist in one of the largest sc...
2016-01-2829 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 106: Pam Barnhill "A Snapshot Into the World of Homeschooling"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by teacher, homeschool mom, and podcaster Pam Barnhill. Pam hosts the popular Homeschool Snapshots Podcast and Your Morning Basket Podcast. On today’s episode, Pam talks about her popular educational websites and podcasts where you can find resources for parents interested in homeschooling their children. If yo...
2016-01-1425 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 104: Adrianne Meldrum "The Tutor Coach"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by tutor and writer of the successful tutor blog, “The Tutor Coach” (formally known as The Tutor House). On today’s episode, Adrianne shares her amazing story of how she went from an unemployed teacher to starting a wildly successful website that provides resources for tutors, parent...
2016-01-0823 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 102: Suzanne Schaffer "Parents Countdown to College"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by college coach expert and writer Suzanne Shaffer of the popular college coaching site, Parents Countdown to College.com. Suzanne brings a unique perspective to the college admissions process, the PARENT’S perspective. On today’s episode, Suzanne shares her personal story and insights on how she...
2015-12-1118 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 100: Erika Katz "Parenting Tips on How to Help Your Teens Make Friends"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Erika Katz. Erika is A parenting and beauty expert and the author of Bonding Over Beauty, A Mother-Daughter Guide to Self-Esteem, Confidence and Trust. (Greenleaf Press, March 2011) Along with Bonding Over Beauty: The Beauty Recipes. Erika uses her expertise to help moms bond with their ‘tw...
2015-10-2929 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Tutoring Tips Grammar Episode 99: "Don't Confuse Comparative vs. Superlative Adjectives"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's Tutoring Tips Episode, Alexis teaches you how to avoid a common SAT, ACT Grammar mistake:
1. Use the comparative form of the adjective/adverb when there are two objects
2. Use the superlative form of the adjective/adverb when there are three or more objects.
3. Never use the comparative/superlative forms for...
2015-10-2003 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 98: Mike Berry "Raising and Empowering Eight Adopted Children"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Mike Berry. Mike’s a speaker and writer of the widely successful blog, “Confessions of a Parent,” a blog committed to helping overwhelmed parents find hope and humor on the sometimes difficult journey of parenting. On today’s podcast, Mike shares his experiences raising eight adopted...
2015-10-1646 min